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Entry Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course in Leicester – Thurmaston Elizabeth Park Sports Centre

Cost£654.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course in Leicester. Classes run at Thurmaston Elizabeth Park Sports Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 30 weeks. It covers communication, speaking up for yourself, reading, listening, and using computers for everyday life. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning. The course is designed for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. It works at a manageable pace, giving you time to build each skill before moving on.

Who this course is for

All of these courses are suitable for Adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. Courses that help you to progress with, and become more confident with, every aspect of communication including;

  • Using computers for leisure and citizenship;
  • Speaking up for yourself and making choices;
  • Speaking and listening;
  • Listening and responding;
  • Reading, listening and responding.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for INDEPENDENCE - Independent Living Skills

What you will learn

  • You'll develop speaking and listening skills for everyday situations.
  • You'll practise reading, listening, and responding to information.
  • You'll learn to speak up for yourself and make your own choices.
  • You'll use computers for leisure and citizenship activities.
  • You'll build skills for greater independence in daily life.
  • You'll learn how to communicate more clearly with others.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Thurmaston Elizabeth Park Sports Centre. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering communication and everyday skills in a supportive group setting. Assessment is ongoing and based on your participation and the work you produce during the course. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thurmaston Elizabeth Park Sports Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting adults with daily living tasks
  • Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings
  • Volunteer: contributing to community or charity organisations
  • Classroom support assistant: helping learners in educational settings

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a higher entry level or Level 1 qualification in personal and social development, communication, or independent living skills. A Functional Skills English or Maths course at Entry Level could also be a useful next step. If you want to work in care or support, a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care would build on what you've learned here.

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